I am a university student studying Philosophy and Mathematics, living in Scotland but from New Orleans. I have way too much pride in my hometown and am willing to talk about jazz, seafood, and hurricane prep for far too long.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I feel like I am missing something when I travel without getting to know any local people. I really want to understand what living in the place I am visiting is like. I have no idea where I am going to live in the future, and what better way to understand what it’s like to live in a place than staying with someone who lives there.

Interests

• books
• theater
• music festivals
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• recipes
• thrifting
• video games
• board games
• rock climbing
• mathematics
• harmonica
• museums
• deep conversations
• spicy food
• vegetarian cooking
• bonfires
• philosphy
• bonsai
• crawfish boils

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy most music (even country!), but I have recently been listening to a lot of psychedelic rock, southern folk rock, and lofi hip hop (as long as it’s dusty).

I really like Hail Caesar, but I don’t understand why.
O’ Brother Where Art Thou is another one of my favorites. I guess I am a fan of the Coen brothers in general.

My favorite fiction authors at the moment are Donna Tartt and Cixin Liu (at least in translation). My favorite nonfiction author is David Graeber. I am always willing to talk about his ideas about debt and human economies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Beat my way out of alligator infested waters

Teach, Learn, Share

If you want some basic bonsai, beekeeping, and/or bread-baking knowledge, I’m your boy.

I know a few tunes on the harmonica, and if you enjoy a little blues music, I would love to play a bit for you.

I am forever interested in learning new niche, random, possibly useful skills. While I do consider myself decent at handiwork, I constantly want to find more useful ways to solve problems.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my passion for cooking. I have some recipes from my great-grandmothers that I may be willing to share.
I can also share my general enjoyment of life. I’d love to share some deep conversations with a host.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Romania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States